I agree, like I said I'm not a smith, I just like to try the simplest things first when dealing with my own collection. a smiths opinion wouldn't hurt one bit, if you have the $ for one.
TDK is a very fine smith. The fix is fairly simple yet complicated, the pins need to be shortened, but in most high end shotguns they are hardened. Do it wrong and your looking at custom made replacements, you need a well trained smith, too do it right.